TeslaCon 2026 offers contests creative Ozians are sure to enjoy. Four have been announced so far.
The first two announced ask participants to create their own original Emerald City hats. Or, in the fashion of Steampunk, “bonnets and berets.” You have free rein to have fun from functional to fabulous. Bert Lahr’s broken flower pot? Ozma’s distinctive crown? Just imagine the hats you might see in the Emerald City. Now, bring one to life.
A third contest calls for Oz-themed bird houses. From a modest Munchkin home to a glittering green castle this contest asks you to design, build, and create a birdhouse based on Oz. Tie your design to a character (like Jack’s pumpkin house), a place, or an item. The only rules are it must be Oz and hopefully steamy. Keep the house no bigger than 10x10x10, and bring a 2-foot removable pole that can be attached to it for display.
The fourth creative challenge looks for “Thrift Store Oz” art. Rescue a mass-produced printed art piece from a thrift (or similar) store that’s no more than 30 inches square, preferably framed. This will be your base. Now transform it by adding an element from Oz. Integrate any character, object, or location from Oz to give it an Ozzy twist. This build is all about humor, so clever, unexpected mashups are sure to be a hit.